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Bone-anchored hearing device surgery: Linear incision without soft tissue reduction. A prospective study.

Xabier Altuna¹, Juan José Navarro¹, Idoia Palicio¹

¹Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Universitario Donostia, San Sebastián, España.

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|January 3, 2015

Summary

This study introduces a minimally invasive technique for bone-anchored hearing device implantation. The single incision method shows favorable healing and cosmetic outcomes, reducing risks associated with traditional procedures.

Keywords:

Hearing aids Implantes auditivos Osseointegration Osteointegración Procedimientos quirúrgicos Surgical procedures

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Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
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Medical Device Implantation

Background:

Traditional bone-anchored hearing device surgery requires extensive tissue removal, leading to alopecia, skin devascularization, infection, and scarring.
A novel approach aims to minimize tissue disruption during implant placement.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of a minimally invasive surgical technique for bone-anchored hearing device implantation using a single linear incision without soft tissue reduction.

Main Methods:

A prospective study of 34 consecutive adult patients undergoing the new surgical technique over 14 months.
Regular patient follow-up (weeks 1, 3, 4-6, and months 3, 6, 12) assessed wound healing using the Holgers scale.

Main Results:

Minor skin reactions (Holgers grade 1 or 2) were observed in 15% of patients at week 1, increasing to 20% at week 3.
By week 4, only one patient had a reaction (grade 1), resolving by week 6.
No revision surgeries were required, and all skin reactions were managed with topical treatments.

Conclusions:

The tissue preservation technique offers a simple, effective method for bone-anchored hearing device insertion.
This approach demonstrates a favorable healing process and improved cosmetic results compared to traditional methods.